Rosie O'Grady'S Minty Lemon Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Rosie O'Grady'S Minty Lemon Iced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Simple Syrup; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; Remainder; 1 cup mint leaf, plus 16 sprigs; 8 cups cold water; 8 irish breakfast tea bags; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish; ice cube

Servings: persons

Simple Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Remainder
1 cup mint leaf, plus 16 sprigs
8 cups cold water
8 irish breakfast tea bags
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish
ice cube

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Simple Syrup:
2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and 8 mint sprigs and bring to a boil. Simmer the mixture over moderate heat until the sugar dissolves.Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
3
Strain the mint syrup into a blender and puree with the 1 cup of mint leaves.
4
In a large saucepan, bring the cold water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
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Pour the tea into a pitcher, add the lemon juice and stir in 3/4 cup of the mint syrup, or more to taste; refrigerate the remaining syrup for later use. Serve in 8 tall glasses over ice, garnished with a mint sprig and a slice of lemon.
6
MAKE AHEAD The iced tea can be refrigerated in a covered pitcher for up to 2 days. NOTES To make the tea faster, steep the tea bags in 4 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes; then stir in 4 cups of ice water. Proceed with the recipe.

205

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Simple Syrup, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, Remainder, and more.

Yes, Rosie O'Grady'S Minty Lemon Iced Tea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rosie O'Grady'S Minty Lemon Iced Tea

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